A small shop in Peshawar has set up a stall of White and Green dresses to celebrate Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day. Photo credit: VOJ.news
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Clear loopholes in Ayesha Gulalai allegations against Imran Khan
Ayesha Gulalai, now ex-PTI member, leveled serious allegations against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other party leadership during a press conference. She alleged that women workers were not safe in Tehreek-e-Insaf and were mistreated. Ms. Gulalai started her press conference by saying that she was a Pakhtun and respect and […]
Breaking Modern Day Stereotypes
Case 1 A: Hey! Did you see that latest episode of Sang e mar mar on Hum TV last night? B: Hum TV? Oh no, I don’t watch Hum TV dramas C: What?! Are you seriously kidding me? Who doesn’t watch Hum TV? Case 2 A: Come here, lets take […]
Minority women still most underrepresented in Pakistan
It is quite rare to see woman taking up leadership roles in a society like ours. This becomes more evident especially in minority groups where female representation is lesser than usual, particularly in politics. It is hard to find women representing minorities in the provincial and national assemblies, as well […]
Millennials’ Obsession with Social Media
Millennials as a generation are tough to manage. They are accused of being entitled, narcissistic, self-interested, unfocused and probably lazy. Entitled is the main accusation. They want to make an “impact” but majority have no idea what it really means. They are unsatisfied and that’s because there is a missing […]
Thaw in India Pakistan Relations? Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali Visas is a Start
There seems to have a thaw in India and Pakistan relations as Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali have been granted visas by authorities of Indian Ministry of External Affairs. Both actors will act in Sridevi starrer, Mom. After the Uri attack, the Indo-Pak relations had hit a new low. […]
Violence: A Refuge of The Incompetent
Suppose you have been blessed with all the basic necessities of life. Nice home, good job, happy family, excellent health, in fact everything you want from the life is in front of you. Now, will you even consider snatching a purse from a lady who is walking right by your […]
Broken Wings (Review)
Love has no depth; neither can it be measured by any instrument. It brings changes and has long lasting effect into one’s mind and soul. It also brings forth the elapsed memories one never wants to let them pass into the bitterness of its mystery. Such is depicted in the […]
Three Daughters of Eve: The Confused Quest
Dealing with the indelible, Elif Shafak’s Three Daughters of Eve is translated by Daniela A. Gewurz and Isabella Zani, Rizzoli. Elif Shafak always deal with feminism and elevated themes. The story of this novel revolves around three friends. “Peri the confused, Shirin the sinner and Mona the believer.” Throughout the […]
Having True Friends In Life
Friendship is a natural relationship between two people in which both of them have mutual feeling of love, care and affection for each other without any temptation or selfishness. Friendship, generally exists between two people having more or less same feelings, sentiments and likes. It is widely accepted that friendship has […]